Daily Headlines - Afternoon Edition - Jul 14th, 2026
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July 14, 2026
In The Spotlight
Bipartisan ‘Defend American Manufacturing Act’ Aims to Protect Manufacturing Extension Partnerships
The Senate bill is a response to Trump administration attempts to erase the program geared to small and medium-sized manufacturers.
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‘The Walking Dead’ Gave Me A Fresh Take on Lean Leadership
Sometimes the best way to understand your operation is to step outside your familiar frame.
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AI Kaizens Broaden Leadership’s Toolbox at TE Connectivity
Three successful examples of AI-based manufacturing technology generating real gains.
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Reshoring Needs Immigrant Workers, Not Work Permit Chaos
Immigrants with work authorizations no longer receive extensions during agency bottlenecks.
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Exploring Lean Myths—Myth 1: Lean Is Easier to Implement Outside of the United States
Every culture presents its own challenges, say the hosts of Behind the Curtain: Adventures in Continuous Improvement. For that reason, a cookie-cutter approach to implementing lean won't work.
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